Politics & Policy
Analyzing how political decisions and policies shape public health practices and outcomes.
Working, But Not Enough to Keep Medicaid
Paul Shafer, Timothy Callaghan
Sep 18, 2026
Starting in 2027, new work requirements will likely result in over 5 million Americans losing their Medicaid coverage despite being employed.
When Communities Drive Discovery: How AI Can Democratize Health Research
Ankita Kaulberg, Eduardo De la Vega-Taboada, Abby C. King
Sep 2, 2026
Community-led research can face barriers to change. Using AI tools thoughtfully can help translate lived experiences into meaningful action.
Medicaid Renewal and the Risks of Unenrollment
Farah Nimeri
Aug 27, 2026
Nearly 13% of Medicaid enrollees lose coverage at the annual renewal deadline, often due to procedural errors rather than ineligibility.
Fear No More: The Reality of Direct Cash Transfers
Priyanka Athalye
Aug 21, 2026
Despite what some politicians may think, research suggests people spend federal cash transfers on food, rent, or bills—not drugs or alcohol.
The ISS Was a Public Health Laboratory. What's Next?
Katherine O'Malley
Jun 22, 2026
In 2030, the International Space Station will end. And with it, the fate of public health research conducted there hangs in the balance.
America’s Health Requires a Collective Cure
Monica L. Wang
Jun 18, 2026
Health is built when strong foundations and supported communities work together, creating conditions in which individual effort can succeed.
Churning Out of Diabetes Management
Rylie Lillibridge
May 22, 2026
Insurance churn leaves diabetic patients uninsured and unmedicated, leading to worse health outcomes and disease management.
Massachusetts Medicaid Dental Benefits: What Is at Stake?
Ashwini Ranade, Astha Singhal
May 19, 2026
Projected cuts under the OBBBA will roll back adult dental coverage, pushing patients from preventive care to costly emergency departments.
The Unequal Health Legacy of the 2008 Recession
Bernadette Carter-Salmond
Mar 11, 2026
A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.